Old Maps of Iuka, Kentucky for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Iuka with 17 high-resolution historic maps. Whether you're teaching, researching, or modeling changes in land use, these maps provide essential visual documentation of urban, environmental, and geographic change.

  • Analyze long-term change: Track patterns in development, transportation, and natural features.
  • Ideal for environmental or urban studies: Support academic projects with primary historical map data.
  • Use in the classroom or lab: Educators and researchers rely on these maps to bring historical context to life.

These maps are a powerful tool for teaching, research, and visualizing how Iuka has changed over the decades.


Iuka, KY maps

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  1. 1928 Map of Eddyville
    1928 Map of Eddyville
    1928 Eddyville
    1928 Print · USGS
    Western Kentucky's river valleys and mining districts are captured here in the late twenties before modern dams reshaped the Cumberland. Trace the old ferry crossings, family-run stops like Shelby's Store, and vanished school sites like Cherry Sch and Wilson Sch.

  2. 1931 Map of Eddyville
    1931 Map of Eddyville
    1931 Eddyville
    1931 Print · USGS
    Western Kentucky life along the winding Cumberland River is captured here in the late twenties, before the landscape was altered by massive dam projects. Genealogists and historians can trace family roots through dozens of rural landmarks like Shelby's Store, the Nancy Hanks Mine, and Williams Chapel Sch.

  3. 1936 Map of Eddyville
    1936 Map of Eddyville
    1936 Eddyville
    1936 Print · USGS
    Western Kentucky's river valleys appear here in the mid-1930s, showing the narrow land between the Tennessee and Cumberland rivers before the creation of major reservoirs. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Sevenee Furnace Ch, Poplar Creek Sch, and the riverside Eureka Ferry.

  4. 1936 Map of Grand Rivers
    1936 Map of Grand Rivers
    1936 Grand Rivers
    1936 Print · USGS
    Grand Rivers sits at a strategic Kentucky crossroads in the mid-1930s, documenting the narrow land between two great river systems. Genealogists and local historians can trace the early layout of Grand Rivers and the Lyon and Livingston County line near the Cumberland River.

  5. 1949 Map of Paducah
    1949 Map of Paducah
    1949 Paducah
    1949 Print · USGS
    The confluence of the Ohio, Mississippi, Tennessee, and Cumberland rivers at the close of the 1940s reveals a region bound by water and rail. Researchers can trace historic river landings, timberlands in the Shawnee National Forest, and the coal-mining infrastructure around West Frankfort and Herrin.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 1950 Map of Paducah
    1950 Map of Paducah
    1950 Paducah
    1950 Print · USGS
    The confluence of the great midwestern rivers defines this mid-century landscape at the intersection of Illinois, Kentucky, and Missouri. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail-and-river economy through the hubs of Paducah, Cairo, and Metropolis or locate family roots near the Wildcat Hills.

  7. 1954 Map of Paducah
    1954 Map of Paducah
    1954 Paducah
    1954 Print · USGS
    Southern Illinois and Western Kentucky intersect at the great river confluences during this mid-century era of rail and river industry. Genealogists and historians can trace family roots and commerce through river towns like Cairo, Metropolis, and Golconda, or along the tracks of the Illinois Central Railroad.
    2 unique versions available

  8. 1955 Map of Grand Rivers, 1956 Print
    1955 Map of Grand Rivers, 1956 Print
    1955 Grand Rivers
    1956 Print · USGS
    The Land Between the Lakes region appears here in the mid-fifties, showing the intersection of river trade and modern reservoir development. Genealogists and historians can trace family landings such as Doom Landing, old churches like Suwanee Furnace Church, and the McPhail School.

  9. 1955 Map of Eddyville, 1957 Print
    1955 Map of Eddyville, 1957 Print
    1955 Eddyville
    1957 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Lyon County and the surrounding river country still center on the Cumberland River and the Illinois Central rail line. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of local life at the Eddyville Ferry, Suwanee Furnace, and the State Penal Farm.

  10. 1961 Map of Paducah
    1961 Map of Paducah
    1961 Paducah
    1961 Print · USGS
    The Lower Ohio Valley at mid-century is a landscape defined by its great rivers and newly formed reservoirs. Researchers can trace the riverfronts of Paducah and Metropolis, or locate smaller settlements like Old Shawneetown and Cave in Rock along the banks.
    2 unique versions available

  11. 1964 Map of Paducah
    1964 Map of Paducah
    1964 Paducah
    1964 Print · USGS
    The river-and-rail corridor of Southern Illinois and Western Kentucky is captured here during the height of the mid-century industrial era. Genealogists and researchers can trace local landmarks across several counties, from the rail yards of Paducah to the waters of Crab Orchard Lake and Kentucky Reservoir.
    2 unique versions available

  12. 1967 Map of Grand Rivers, 1970 Print
    1967 Map of Grand Rivers, 1970 Print
    1967 Grand Rivers
    1970 Print · USGS
    In the late 1960s, the landscape around the newly formed Lake Barkley was a hub of infrastructure and recreation. Trace the development of Grand Rivers and Kuttawa alongside landmarks like the Barkley Dam and Kentucky State Penitentiary Farm.

  13. 1984 Map of Paducah, 1986 Print
    1984 Map of Paducah, 1986 Print
    1984 Paducah
    1986 Print · USGS
    The river-driven economy of western Kentucky and southern Illinois is captured here in the mid-eighties, showing the massive impact of the Kentucky Lake and Lake Barkley reservoirs. Genealogists and historians can trace rail lines like the Illinois Central Gulf RR and explore sites from Fort Massac State Park to the Kentucky State Penitentiary.

  14. 1986 Map of Paducah, 1987 Print
    1986 Map of Paducah, 1987 Print
    1986 Paducah
    1987 Print · USGS
    The tri-river confluence of the Ohio, Tennessee, and Cumberland rivers is captured here in the mid-1980s during a period of established river power and industry. Researchers can trace local heritage through landmarks like Friendship Church, the Smithland Locks and Dam, and the Illinois Central Gulf RR.

  15. 1987 Map of Paducah, 1988 Print
    1987 Map of Paducah, 1988 Print
    1987 Paducah
    1988 Print · USGS
    The Lower Ohio Valley and the Illinois Ozarks come alive in this late twentieth-century regional survey. Genealogists and local historians can trace river-town roots and state park landmarks from Metropolis to Cape Girardeau and Trail of Tears State Park.

  16. 1993 Map of Grand Rivers, 1996 Print
    1993 Map of Grand Rivers, 1996 Print
    1993 Grand Rivers
    1996 Print · USGS
    Grand Rivers and the narrow land bridge between two massive reservoirs are captured here in the 1990s. Researchers can trace the development of the Barkley Dam, locate the Western Kentucky Correctional Complex, or explore shoreline features like Money Cliff and Buzzard Rock.

  17. 2022 Map of Grand Rivers, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Grand Rivers, 2022 Print
    2022 Grand Rivers
    2022 Print · USGS
    The peninsula between the Cumberland and Tennessee rivers comes into focus in this recent survey of the Kentucky lakes region. Genealogists and historians can trace numerous family burial sites like Peek Cem and Ross Family Cem, alongside settlements at Iuka and Kuttawa.

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